CAT Percentile Calculator

Calculate your CAT exam percentile and predict MBA college admission chances. This calculator estimates your percentile for the Common Admission Test and provides admission prospects for top business schools in India.

CAT Exam Year

Input Method

Section-wise Scores

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Scaled score (0-100)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Scaled score (0-100)

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Scaled score (0-100)

CAT Percentile Calculator

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the gateway to India's premier management institutes, including the prestigious IIMs.

CAT Exam Pattern

Total Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Sections: 3 sections with 60 minutes each
Questions: Approximately 66 questions total
Scoring: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs)
Mode: Computer-based test

CAT Sections

VARC: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (24 questions)
DILR: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (20 questions)
QA: Quantitative Ability (22 questions)

Top MBA Colleges (IIMs)

IIM Ahmedabad: Typically requires 99.5+ percentile
IIM Bangalore: Usually 99+ percentile
IIM Calcutta: Generally 99+ percentile
Other Old IIMs: 95-99 percentile range
New IIMs: 90-95 percentile range

Note: This calculator provides estimated percentiles and admission prospects based on historical data. Actual CAT results and admission criteria may vary based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and individual institute requirements. IIMs use holistic selection processes considering academic background, work experience, and performance in subsequent rounds.